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A Hong Kong court sentenced media tycoon and pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on national security charges. The sentencing of the prominent activist has drawn significant international attention. China has defended the judicial process, stating that Hong Kong's affairs are an internal matter and warning against foreign interference.
In response to the developments, the United Kingdom expanded a visa scheme for Hong Kong residents. Lai's family appealed to international figures, including Trump, to pressure China for his release. The case underscores ongoing legal actions under Hong Kong's national security framework.
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Feb 26
Hong Kong court sentences media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prisonA Hong Kong court sentenced media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. The sentencing followed a conviction under the national security law. China's Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office stated the sentencing shows the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's resolve to safeguard national security. A spokesperson for the office said the case is purely an internal affair of Hong Kong. Separately, a Hong Kong court overturned a 2022 fraud conviction against Jimmy Lai. The court also rejected appeals by 12 other defendants in a separate national security trial.